Chris Robshaw and Maro Itoje both contesting to play at No 7 in England's autumn internationals

Chris Robshaw and Maro Itoje are both in contention to wear England’s problem No 7 shirt against South Africa in November as Eddie Jones looks set to pick one of the most powerful international back-rows in history.
Jones named a 37-man training squad on Friday for a three-day training camp in Brighton convening on Sunday, ahead of next month’s autumn series when England face South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia on successive weekends.
With first-choice openside James Haskell (toe) and Harlequins flanker Jack Clifford (ankle) both injured, Jones faces a dilemma over the make-up of... read more

Related news

But Manu Tuilagi is expected to be fit for the tournament after it was feared he would miss it with a knee injury.
Itoje was rushed to hospital after Saracens’ 20-19 defeat to Harlequins on Sunday having collided with Mike Brown after 48 minutes of...

Saracens full-back Alex Goode welcomes the prospect of having ‘world class’ England internationals back in their ranks for this weekend’s crunch Aviva Premiership clash with Harlequins.
Mark McCall’s side will be boosted by the reintegration of Owen...

Maro Itoje gave England a Six Nations scare as he was taken to hospital on Sunday for scans on a facial injury amid fears he may have fractured his cheekbone or jaw.
The 23-year-old was hurt in the 48th minute of Saracens' 20-19 loss to Harlequins at...

England ace Maro Itoje is a major doubt for the Six Nations after it was confirmed that the lock has sustained a fractured jaw.
Saracens announced the severity of Itoje’s injury on Tuesday morning after the 23-year-old was forced off in his side’s...

Maro Itoje has fractured his jaw, casting doubt over his involvement in the upcoming Six Nations.
The England and Lions star, 23, could now be out for a number of months, depending on the severity of the injury.
The Six Nations starts for England on...

England face Wales in the RBS Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Friday with Stuart Lancaster’s side seeking a championship title or Grand Slam as a precursor to their challenge at the World Cup.
Here, Sportsmail joins Test captain Chris Robshaw and...